Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 85 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This scalloped potatoes and ham casserole is cooked with onions and green peas in a cheesy, herby white sauce for the ultimate comfort food dinner.

Ingredients

4 cups peeled and sliced potatoes
2 cups diced ham
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cups milk
1 cup frozen peas
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 pound Cheddar cheese, diced
1 pinch paprika, or to taste

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3 Layer 1/2 of the potatoes, 1/2 of the ham, and 1/2 of the onions in a 2-quart baking dish; repeat layers.
4 Cook milk, peas, flour, butter, parsley, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, 7 to 10 minutes.
5 Stir Cheddar cheese into sauce until melted.
6 Pour sauce over potato and ham mixture; sprinkle with paprika. Cover with aluminum foil.
7 Bake in the preheated oven until potatoes are tender, about 1 hour. Remove foil and continue baking until lightly browned, about 15 minutes more.